Mean Streak

A Novel

Dr. Emory Charbonneau, a pediatrician and marathon runner, disappears on a mountain road in North Carolina. When she regains consciousness, she finds herself the captive of a man whose violent past is so dark that he won't even tell her his name. She's determined to escape him and willing to take any risks necessary to survive. Unexpectedly, however, the two have a dangerous encounter with people who adhere to a code of justice all their own.

I'm on the fence on this one. I'm giving it 2 stars because I really don't need to read about explicit sex, profanity and violence. That doesn't make a good novel, and many times detracts.
The other thing about this novel is the hero is just too super-human: smart, muscular, clever, etc. and it makes the female character seem weak.
What is good about this novel is the twist in the end. When you think you have it figured out, the novel provides a twist.

I have been a fan of Sandra Brown for a long time. This is one of the best books I have read. It kept me guessing right up to the end. I guessed wrong as it was. This is a can't put it down type of book.

A better version of Skinny Dip. I found the similarities between Mean Streak and Skinny Dip uncanny, but Mean Streak was better written and I really enjoyed the performance of the actor who read the book. Definitely would recommend.

While I love Sandra Brown's novels, this one is the best! Absolutely couldn't put it down and the plot twists were surprising. Contrary to the critic's comment, Brown's novels are memorable and I always look forward to the next one. I do recommend.